Basic Roasted Turkey

Moderate

Serves 8-10

None Specified

Ingredients:

10-12 lb. turkey

- salt

1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions:

Remove neck and giblets from turkey cavities; season cavity of turkey with salt. Fold wings across back with tips touching. Tuck drumsticks under skin at tail. Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan; brush skin with melted butter. Bake at 325° until juices run clear and meat thermometer registers 165° using timetable below (insert meat thermometer in thickest part of thigh muscle, not touching bone). If necessary, cover loosely with a tent of foil to prevent excessive browning. Let stand at least 20 min., covered, for easier carving.